Tale of two managers
Cleveland Indians manager Jeff Torborg faces limbo as the club sulks in sixth place with 11 losses in 12 games. He cites economic factors and speculation linking Bob Lemon to the Indians, praising Lemon while admitting the job is draining. Torborg, 37, has struggled since replacing Frank Robinson in 1977.
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Lemon weighs Yankees future versus Indians managing job
Bob Lemon faces a career choice between staying with the New York Yankees in a front office role or moving to manage the Cleveland Indians under Gabe Paul. Paul sought permission to speak with Lemon and values managerial experience, while Steinbrenner said he won’t block Lemon if he returns to managing. Lemon, 58, is weighing options after leading the Yankees to a late-season surge and after a prior front office stint.
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Chicken Mania mascot back to San Diego in egg tipped return
San Diego crowd of 47 000 greeted the return of Chicken Mania founder Ted Giannoulas in a modified chicken suit at San Diego Stadium. He rode in on an armored car, posed atop a styrofoam egg, and distributed cigars as fans chanted for the bird. The day capped a Padres loss 4 1 to the Padres.
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Borg Connors on course again for Wimbledon semis
Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors won third round matches to reach a potential semifinal clash, Borg overcoming Hank Pfister amid doubts about an injury while Connors beat Johan Kreik in straight sets. Key rivals Christine Evert Lloyd and Billie Jean King also advanced, with McEnroe and Tanner moving into the late rounds and Pecci upset by Brad Drewett.
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Tigers rally past Indians to end Tribe streak
Detroit defeated Cleveland 8-6 as Lynn Jones drove in four and hit a homer and a single. Milt Wilcox earned his sixth win in relief, after the Tigers erased a 6-1 deficit. Jones and Wilcox, both Reds alumni, helped fuel the comeback in a game delayed 34 minutes by rain.
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Garland delays test on injur ed shoulder in comeback
Cleveland Indians righthander Wayne Garland postponed a crucial shoulder test to today after reporting right shoulder pain in Baltimore. Doctors found a small rotator cuff tear from surgery last year and Garland may seek further evaluation with Dr. Frank Jobe in Los Angeles next week.
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Indians sign No 1 draft pick Bohnet to bonus contract
Indians Farm Director Bob Quinn announced the signing of left handed pitcher John Bohnet, the club’s first selection in the 1979 amateur free agent draft. Bohnet, 18, signed for Batavia of the New York Penn League and will work out in Cleveland July 3 4 then appear in a minor league contest before the Indians game with the White Sox.
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